Tech Talk Tuesday: Law School for the Tech Entrepreneur

Description

Emerging technology companies and the entrepreneurs who found them face a number of potentially daunting challenges. One of these is the need to develop a general understanding of the relevant legal landscape and how to navigate through it.

Topics to be discussed: 

• Common employment law issues for early-stage companies, including hiring issues; appropriate classification as independent contractor or employee; wage and hour issues; terminating the relationship; and noncompetes and other restrictive covenants. 
• Intellectual property strategies, including the differences between trademarks, patents and copyrights and when and how to seek protection for each; and 
• Practical approaches to managing litigation on a tight budget.

The panel will include the following Foley Hoag LLP attorneys: 

• Michael L. Rosen, Partner
• Alan W. Steele, Counsel 
• Brandon F. White, Partner

Moderator:

• David R. Pierson, Partner